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Our Fees – Wills & Estate Planning

Expert Legal Services from Howell Griffiths Law

With over 25 years of experience as a fully qualified solicitor, we offer a full range of estate planning services — from straightforward Wills to complex trust structures and inheritance tax strategies. Our fees are fixed, transparent, and reflect the depth of advice and support we provide.

Please note: Online ID checks are required for all clients and are charged separately at £6.00–£13.00 depending on the level required.


Simple Wills

Single Will – £300 + VAT
Mirror Wills (for couples) – £475 + VAT

These Wills are suitable for individuals or couples with straightforward estates. They ensure your wishes are clearly recorded, covering executors, beneficiaries, guardians, and any specific gifts or funeral requests.


Asset Protection Trust Wills

Single Asset Protection Trust Will – £595 + VAT
Mirror Asset Protection Trust Wills – £1,150 + VAT

These Wills include:

  • A lifetime interest trust for a surviving spouse or partner
  • Trustee guidance documents
  • Land Registry application to register a restriction

Asset Protection Trust Wills are designed to help preserve the family home for children or other beneficiaries, while also protecting against third-party claims and remarriage complications.


Advanced Estate Planning Wills

Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) Trust Wills
Single Will – £695 to £750 + VAT
Mirror Wills – £1,250 to £1,350 + VAT

For clients at risk of losing some or all of their RNRB entitlement due to the size of their estate or how their estate is structured. These Wills help retain up to £175,000 per person of additional tax-free allowance.

Business or Agricultural Property Relief (BPR/APR) Trust Wills
Single Will – £995 to £1,200 + VAT
Mirror Wills – £1,750 to £1,995 + VAT

These Wills are designed for business owners, landowners, and farmers to ensure the preservation of valuable tax reliefs and the smooth transfer of business or farm interests to future generations.

Comprehensive Trust Wills (APT + RNRB + BPR/APR)
Single Will – £1,350 to £1,500 + VAT
Mirror Wills – £2,150 to £2,250 + VAT

A fully bespoke estate plan that incorporates residential property protection, business or agricultural succession, and tax relief preservation across multiple trusts.


Inheritance Tax Planning and Bespoke Wills

Specialist or open-ended advice – £272 per hour + VAT
Bespoke Will and inheritance tax planning package – £1,500 to £2,500 + VAT

These services are suitable for clients with complex estates, business assets, or concerns about lifetime gifting, succession strategy, and tax mitigation.


Lifetime Property Protection Trusts

For individuals – £1,800 + VAT
For couples – £2,200 + VAT

These fees include:

  • Drafting of trust deeds
  • Transfer and registration of the property at HM Land Registry
  • Trust registration with HMRC
  • Preparation of simplified Wills if appropriate

If you choose not to proceed after receiving our written advice, our capped fee for the consultation and report is £395 + VAT.


Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)

One LPA (Property & Financial Affairs or Health & Welfare) – £395 + VAT
Both LPAs for one person – £595 + VAT
All four LPAs (for a couple) – £1,000 + VAT

Our LPA service includes:

  • Acting as certificate provider and witness
  • Full application and registration with the Office of the Public Guardian
  • Preparation of supporting guidance for attorneys
  • Free secure document storage
  • Two certified copies of each registered LPA

Please note that the court registration fee is £82 per LPA, though a reduced fee of £41 may apply based on your income.


Additional Services

We also offer services such as:

  • Living Wills (Advance Decisions)
  • Court of Protection and deputyship applications
  • Deeds of variation
  • Lifetime gifting and succession planning

Please contact us for tailored quotes on these services.


Why Choose Howell Griffiths Law

  • Over 25 years of experience as a regulated and insured solicitor
  • Expert in estate, trust, and inheritance tax planning
  • Clear fixed-fee pricing and no hidden costs
  • Personally tailored advice with full legal compliance
  • Trusted guidance for families, trustees, and executors